Frostbitten Whispers: A Tale of Time and Love

" Hehe…" I've finally found my chance. She tiptoed out of the room and looked at the little ruffian sleeping at the door. A triumphant smile appeared on her face. Isn't it just a pregnancy? Everyone treats me like an A-class prisoner and forces me to eat some nutritious but tasteless food every day. They don't even allow me to go out as I please. Even prisoners have their days of freedom. I, Jiang Xiao 'ai, am a living person, yet I have to live such a miserable life?

　　The little ruffian was on duty today. She knew that he was a little simple-minded. Last night, she pestered him with stories. It would be strange if he didn't sleep now. She plucked a snow-white flower and placed it in her hand. It would be great if I gave birth to a daughter. She could inherit all my good points and inherit my wish to reward all the beautiful men in the world. If that's the case…Hehe, I'll have a lot of handsome sons-in-law. Wahaha! Just thinking about it made him excited.

　　"Xiao 'ai, why did you come out?" Just as I was fantasizing, Nangong Mo's voice sounded. I turned around and saw him carrying me into the house with an unfriendly expression." It's so cold outside. Why did you run out? What if you fall sick?"

　　" I won't, I'm in good health…" Seeing his reproachful gaze, I shut up. Sigh, it's really strange. They say that pregnant women change their tempers easily, but why haven't I changed? All of my husbands have changed.

　　"Ai 'er, did you sneak out again?" Xie Ying saw that I was being hugged by Nangong Mo and immediately guessed what was going on.

　　" Hehe…hehe…" At this moment, he could only rub his head and laugh foolishly. Xie Ying is so scary when he's angry. I don't want to experience it again.

　　" Yu Han, Yu Han..." Nangong Mo was at the door, trying to wake up the little ruffian.

　　"Moe, don't wake him up. Let him sleep." I pretended to be concerned because I was afraid that the little ruffian would cry to me when he woke up.

　　" Big Brother Nangong..." The little ruffian opened his hazy eyes and was stunned for a moment. When he met Xie Ying's warning gaze and looked at me in Nangong Mo's arms, he understood everything." Little Aiai, you... you ran out again?"

　　"Han, I just went to take a breather. I'm back now. Don't cry. It'll affect the baby in my stomach."

　　"Is that so?" When the innocent ruffian heard this, he quickly stopped the tears that were about to flood his eyes.

　　"Yes, yes." Seeing that someone seemed to believe him, he quickly nodded and said to Nangong Mo," Let's hurry into the house. It seems a little cold outside." Actually, I was afraid that others would see me like this again. I didn't want to be verbally bombarded again. My baby wouldn't be able to stand it either.

　　"Xiao 'ai!" There was an angry cry, and I began to wail, my God!

　　" Yun..." He glanced at Huo Lingyun and timidly hid in Nangong Mo's embrace, not daring to raise his head. Huo Lingyun, who was already hot-tempered, became even more anxious because of my pregnancy. He even said that I always provoked him.

　　" Love love…" It was Leng Aohun.

　　"I know. I was wrong. Stop shouting!" She struggled free from Nangong Mo's embrace and ran back to the bed in a few steps.

　　"Aiai, don't run so fast. Be careful!" I heard Xiao Yao's worried voice from behind me. With a few gusts of cold wind, I knew I was finished again.

　　" Hehe…It's not that serious. I was very careful when I ran. I definitely wouldn't hurt the fetus…" Handsome husbands, don't look at me like that.

　　"Ai 'er, why can't you just stay here!" Qiao Ruofeng was the first to break the silence. He sighed and pressed me back onto the bed." You have to be more careful in the early stages of pregnancy. You're already a mother, yet you're still so naughty."

　　" I didn't…" The indignant muttering stopped when he saw Evil Shadow and Evil Laughter's eyes.

　　"I think we should spend some time with Aiai today." Leng Aohun said as he sat down. The others also agreed. Looking at the handsome husbands around me, I began to think. I'm eight or nine months pregnant.

　　"To be honest, it's really cold on the mountain. Most people can't stand it, let alone Xiao 'ai." Xiao Yao is the most understanding one.

　　"It's a question worth considering." Huo Lingyun held his chin as if he was thinking about something.

　　"Little Aiai, tell me what you need. I'll get Brother Wang to send someone over!" The little ruffian opened the fan in a pretentious manner, shook it twice, looked at me, and put it away.

　　" Then…" Before I could say anything, Xie Ying beat me to it.

　　" What my beloved son wants…I'm afraid he'll have to move the entire Silver Sun Country here." Xie Ying curled his lips and glanced at me. I could only laugh dryly.

　　" She must be bored. Xiao 'ai likes to be active and not quiet. It's been hard on her these past few days." Nangong Mo smiled gently and reached out to feed me a sour plum. Sigh, eating this thing every day is so depressing.

　　"You're frowning again. You have a few handsome guys to accompany you. What else are you not satisfied with?" Xie Ying shook his head with a light smile and gently smoothed my brows." You're really difficult to please. I'm afraid even the princess isn't as picky as you!"

　　"I'm not a princess! I am the Queen!" If you say I'm picky, I'm picky. She sat on the bed with her hands on her hips and looked around at the seven people in front of her. She smiled and said," All seven of you belong to me alone. I am your queen. Haha…haha…mmmm…" Her mouth was covered, so she could only continue to laugh in her heart. It was a happy thing to have so many beautiful men accompanying her.

　　"Can't you smile like a young lady?" Huo Lingyun let go of my hand with a headache and said with a depressed expression," I'm very worried about this child now. I wonder what kind of personality he will have?"

　　"It should be as likable as love!" Xiao Yao's eyes sparkled.

　　"As cute as Little Aiai." The ruffian joined the fantasy team.

　　"You're so understanding!" Nangong Mo chuckled.

　　"Smart!" Qiao Ruofeng's eyes lit up. He felt like he was talking about him.

　　"You're still so mischievous!" Huo Lingyun smiled helplessly.

　　"Brave!" Xie Ying added.

　　" There's one more thing that's very important…" Leng Aohun, who had been silent all this while, successfully attracted everyone's attention. Then, he smiled and said," Don't forget that children are prone to inheritance. They can take in both good and bad things."

　　"…" The few of them looked at each other and said in unison," Gluttony! Perverted!"

　　" Uh…" What are they doing? My personality seminar?

　　"Nangong, can you tell if it's male or female from the meridians?" Leng Aohun suddenly asked.

　　"I can tell, but it's still too early. We'll know in a few months." Nangong Mo said as he stuffed another sour plum into my hands." Do you guys want it to be a boy or a girl?"

　　"A girl!" Unexpectedly, the few of them said in unison, then shook their heads and smiled bitterly. What…what did this mean?

　　" Haha…" Nangong Mo smiled and said," If it's a girl, what do you plan to name her?"

　　"I forgot about this if Nangong didn't mention it." Leng Aohun thought for a moment, then shook his head repeatedly and said," Do you have any good ideas?"

　　" This..." Xie Ying furrowed his brows. He looked like he was in pain." I have to think about it."

　　"En, hehe…I have to give my daughter a good name!" The little ruffian smiled like a fool as he held his fan and looked out of the window, deep in thought.

　　"How do you know that I will definitely give birth to a daughter?" The moment I said that, everyone looked at me coldly. I hurriedly smiled and said," What if…I'm just saying what if, what if I give birth to a son?" One had to know that the probability of this was very high.

　　"Haha…son?" Huo Lingyun's smile was a little evil. He looked at the others and said," If a son is not bad, please give us all a son so that we can inherit the family line!" As soon as he finished speaking, the others nodded in agreement.

　　" Haha…Haha…I think I'll have a daughter. A daughter is cute and obedient!" Sweat! It seemed that having a daughter was my protective treasure." Yao, don't you always like to read? Think of a name."

　　" Hmm, let me think about it…" Xiao Yao stood up and paced slowly in the room. It seemed that he had something to think about.

　　"Hun, didn't you obtain an important piece of news from the Green Flame Token the last time?" Xie Ying's seemingly unintentional question made everyone focus.

　　"What are you talking about?" Looking at their expressions, it seems like they are hiding something from me. Moreover, Leng Aohun would receive messenger pigeons from time to time these days, and he would always be vague when he asked about him.

　　"It's nothing. Have a good rest." After saying that, Xie Ying winked at Leng Aohun and the others left the room quietly, leaving Xiao Yao and a depressed ruffian in the room.

　　" Han..." She called back the little ruffian's attention and beckoned him with her finger. Seeing him walking over with a confused look, she asked softly," Han, do you know what they are discussing?"

　　"Them?" The ruffian followed my finger and shook his head." I don't know. They said that I'm easy to be captured by you. They don't even tell me high-level secrets." The ruffian frowned and grabbed my hand." Little Aiai, although they didn't say anything, I know something big must have happened. It has something to do with you." You have to stay here obediently."

　　"Yes, I will. Where else can I go?" He smiled and pinched the little ruffian's nose. Cute! A kiss!

　　" Little Aiai…" The ruffian looked around and exhaled. She knew that he was worried that the others would see him and get jealous.

　　" Yao, Yao..." Xiao Yao didn't come back to his senses until he called her several times. He asked in amusement," Have you thought of it?"

　　" Well..." Xiao Yao walked over awkwardly and said," I thought of a better one, but I didn't know what to choose."

　　"As for the name, there's no need to waste so much effort. I've decided!" Clapping my hands, the few of them outside the house also walked in. I announced," Listen up, if you have a daughter, she must have my surname and name. No objections, or I won't give birth!" The few people in front of him only smiled lightly and nodded in agreement.

　　"Aiai, have you thought of a name?" Xiao Yao asked curiously.

　　"Not yet. I'll think about it slowly. It's still a few months away anyway." I shrugged my shoulders with an indifferent expression. Why worry so much? I've always believed that everything will work out when the time comes. If my daughter is really born, she'll definitely have a name.

　　Nangong, are you sure you didn't take the wrong pulse?" Qiao Ruofeng stared at me with a puzzled look." My dear son's appetite has always been good, and there's nothing wrong with his body..."

　　"Ruofeng, you are too impatient." Nangong Mo held back his laughter and said," It's only been two months, and you can't see any changes at all. As for the problem of appetite…Xiao 'ai loves to eat, so it looks like the little guy in her stomach will inherit it as well."

　　"So, it's best if it's a girl!" Leng Aohun continued," If my son is so greedy…"

　　"I can't imagine! I'm afraid I won't be able to get a wife!" Xie Ying sounded like he was joking, but his expression was so serious.

　　"It's very possible!" Huo Lingyun joined in the fun.

　　"I'm hungry!" If I let them continue talking, they will pick me up and make me useless.

　　"What do you want to eat?" Nangong Mo asked. He was responsible for the daily meals, and he had to count on those few…if they were not princes or kings, how could they know how to cook! Fortunately, she had a dear husband. Otherwise, they would definitely starve collectively and become white-haired women sooner or later.

　　"Don't let her say it. Just make it according to the requirements of the diet!" Before I could answer, Xie Ying spoke first. I sighed deeply as I watched Nangong Mo and Xiao Yao leave.

　　"How long do you think it will take for today's meal to be ready?" The few people who stayed behind started chatting. Qiao Ruofeng was the first to speak. He was probably thinking about what happened a few days ago, so his eyes were full of smiles.

　　"Hard to say." Huo Lingyun leaned back in his chair leisurely and looked at the ruffian." However, compared to Yu Han…it's much better!" Huo Lingyun's words made everyone laugh.

　　"I…I'm not used to it." The ruffian argued unwillingly.

　　"Han, to be honest, you're really born to be rich. You can't do a job like burning a fire." He laughed and teased the little ruffian. Although everyone used to live a life where clothes, skills, and food were given to them, there were only a few of us in the snow mountain now. We had to do everything ourselves. Nangong Mo would be responsible for cooking, but they would take turns cooking.

　　" Hehe…" Leng Aohun couldn't help but laugh at the mention of Yu Han's cooking." I've never seen someone like that. I was waiting for my meal, but before my meal arrived, I saw a cloud of black smoke rising from the kitchen. When Nangong ran out from inside, he was holding a black coal ball in his hand. Upon closer inspection, it was actually Yu Han…"

　　" That time was really thrilling. When Yuhan came out, her hair was still burning." Xie Ying lowered his eyes to hide his smile and said," I hope Xiao Yao is better than him…"

　　" Weren't you guys the same the first time?" Seeing that they were all joking about this matter, the little ruffian was not convinced." Brother Qiao also came out with a black face the first time. Didn't Brother Leng's sleeve burn off? Brother Huo's hair was cut off because of the burn. As for Brother Xie Ying…"

　　" Haha…" Huo Lingyun laughed maniacally. The others merely pursed their lips and endured it.

　　"Humph!" Xie Ying looked embarrassed and didn't say anything.

　　" You mean Ying?" I excitedly continued the little ruffian's sentence and said," It's funny when it comes to Ying. He can also cook fish outside. I didn't expect him to be stupid when he entered the kitchen." He wanted to help when he saw that Moe seemed to be very busy, but he poured sugar into two spoonfuls of salt. That day, we had white lotus soaked in sugar water for lunch!"

　　"My dear son!" Xie Ying stopped me uncomfortably.

　　" So…" Leng Aohun tried his best to hold back his urge to burst into laughter and said," Just do what you are supposed to do in the kitchen. Don't care about anything else so that you won't be of any help."

　　"Speaking of which, I still miss the things that Xiao 'ai loves to make." The little ruffian looked at me with a smile as if I was a table full of delicacies.

　　"See, this is the result of always staying on the mountain. I can't even eat if I want to." Sighing, he lowered his head gloomily.

　　"Aiai, it's time to eat!"

　　" Yao…" She looked up and saw a black mark on Xiao Yao's left cheek. She wiped it off for him in amusement." Is it hard to cook?" It's been hard on you."

　　"It's not bitter! Nangong Cai has worked hard." Xiao Yao helped me up with a smile.

　　"These again!" I sat at the dining table, but I couldn't lift my spirits. The food was the same every day, and my food was 'special'. I wanted to cry.

　　" Xiao 'ai..." Nangong Mo's eyes were filled with reproach.

　　" Moe, I'm not…I'd better eat. Hubby worked so hard to cook." " I can't let everyone down. They gave up everything to follow me. What else do I want?" Mo, Hun, Ruofeng, Ying, Yao, Han, Yun, and my little baby, let's eat!"

　　As soon as I finished speaking, the empty bowl in front of me was filled with dishes. Looking at the table full of loving husbands, I 'smiled' sweetly and buried my head in the battle.

　　" By the way, Xie Ying and I found an ice cave on the other side of the Numinous Sky Peak this morning. It looked strange, but it was difficult to enter." Leng Aohun said casually as he ate. He didn't expect his words to attract Nangong Mo's attention.

　　"You said you found a strange ice cave?" Nangong Mo stopped eating.

　　"En, you know?" Leng Aohun also became serious when he saw Nangong Mo's strange expression.

　　"I heard Master mention an ice cave…What do you mean by strange?" Nangong Mo asked.

　　" This is the only place on this snowy mountain where plants can grow. However, that ice cave is in the middle of the broken wall of Soaring Cloud. There's actually an extremely strange plant growing at the entrance of the cave, like…"

　　"Like Xuejiao!" Xie Ying continued," However, that cave entrance is very different from the Xue Jiao here. It doesn't look like her."

　　"What is that thing?" The little ruffian was also curious.

　　"But the location of the ice cave…I don't think we can go in and investigate." Xiao Yao practiced martial arts diligently every day and knew that he couldn't reach the ice cave on the broken wall without help.

　　" According to what you said, it's very difficult." Huo Lingyun also thought about it. After a while, he said," However, so what if the ice cave is mysterious? Does it have anything to do with us?"

　　Nangong, you seem to know where it is?" Qiao Ruofeng looked at Nangong Mo and asked.

　　"Yes, I heard my master mention its existence. However, even my master has never been there." As Nangong Mo spoke, he seemed to have recalled something." From what you said…that plant should be the predecessor of Xuejiao-the Undying Ice Flower. Xuejiao was later replanted."

　　"Undying Ice Flower…"

　　" Do you see that flower? Is it the size of a palm? It looks like an ice sculpture, and it seems to be even more spiritual than Xuejiao?" Seeing how lively they were, she couldn't help but interrupt.

　　"Have you seen it before?" Leng Aohun and Xie Ying looked at me in shock.

　　" Could it really be…" My mind was a little hazy. Could it be that things were not over yet? Undying Ice Flower!